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California Bans Legacy and Donor Preferences in Private College Admissions

Governor Newsom signs law prohibiting preferential treatment for alumni and donor-related applicants at private universities, effective September 2025.

Mixed Enrollment Trends Emerge After Affirmative Action Reversal

Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action Leads to Decline in Diversity at Top Colleges

Colleges See Declines in Minority Enrollment Post-Affirmative Action Ruling

Black Enrollment Declines at Elite Colleges Following Affirmative Action Ban

Majority of Americans Support Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Ruling